[GE2025] Extensive changes to electoral boundaries due to population shifts; only 5 GRCs, 4 SMCs left intact

[enimen]

govt will know if he votes for opposition

Lol. Imagine this Guy vote oppo = 100% win liao

 

[viethai]

Already 20 yrs....yet

 

[Shion]

can the MP of that area pls come forward and explain...

 

[Globe]

how many automated gov letters sent to this address over the years and no one noticed ?

i wonder if the singpost postman servicing this area ever thought bout it

 

[SuperGreenHorn]

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/m...at-smc-polling-district-heres-what-he-has-say

Shock and disbelief — these were the initial reactions from the solo voter in Tampines Changkat SMC's polling district EC42, when told of his status.

"Impossible. This is such a huge area with many new flats," said the 53-year-old voter who only wanted to be known by his surname Yeo.

The recent report from the Electoral Boundary Review Committee (EBRC), released on March 11, revealed an anomaly: one polling district had only a single registered voter, who turned out to be Yeo.


This polling district, EC42, is bordered by Bedok Park Connector, Simei Avenue, Tampines Avenue 1, and the Pan Island Expressway. It was previously part of the East Coast GRC.

The polling district contains four new BTO projects, namely, Tampines GreenEmerald, Tampines GreenOpal, Tampines GreenQuartz and Tampines GreenTopaz; SAFRA Tampines clubhouse, Tampines Industrial Park A, an international school, and several smaller industrial buildings.

EC42 was last updated by ELD on February 14, 2025. Until the release of the EBRC's report in March, this polling district was under East Coast GRC. IMAGE: Elections Department

Since the release of the EBRC report, several media outlets have attempted but failed to locate the elusive sole voter.

The assumption was that this single voter is likely to reside in the recently-completed Tampines GreenEmerald BTO project.

Contractors and site security guards whom AsiaOne spoke to at this BTO project said that the earlier batches of homeowners who received their keys only commenced renovations in February this year.

 

[SuperGreenHorn]

And since the Registry of Electors was updated as of February 1, 2025, there would not have been reasonably sufficient time for any new homeowner to complete even minimal renovations, move in, and have their registered address changed to the newly completed BTO.

Through ground queries and observations, AsiaOne managed to track the single registered voter Yeo down to the JTC-managed Tampines Industrial Park A, which is just a five-minute drive away from the new BTO projects.

How he became the sole voter​

Speaking to AsiaOne, a very surprised Yeo shared that he had changed his residential address located in central Singapore to this industrial unit in Tampines.

He took over the 50-year-old family business from his elderly father after it was relocated from the northern part of Singapore to Tampines more than 20 years ago.

The 53-year-old told AsiaOne that as the sole proprietor, he often spends long hours at work every day, except for Sundays.

"It was for the convenience to run this business," explained Yeo, adding that he doesn't live in this unit.

Although there has been a buzz of activities with the upcoming general election, Yeo appeared unfazed.

He is aware that the area is under the care of the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for East Coast GRC Jessica Tan and the many developments over the past 20-odd years, but has not (yet) found out who is the MP for Tampines Changkat SMC.

"I have been working here for nearly 20 years.


"There have been a lot of developments (and changes) over the past years. And now, there are many BTOs around here," said Yeo who felt that there are pros and cons to his business with the busier environment and crowds.

For now, Yeo is content with keeping his family business running, especially for his elderly father who founded the business. His parents have largely left the running of the business to him.

He does not know where his polling station will be as poll cards are only sent to qualified voters after Nomination Day, and if the election is contested.

AsiaOne understands that Yeo will be assigned to a polling station in an adjacent polling district, if the SMC is contested.

​

 

[SuperGreenHorn]

ICA investigating​

Responding to AsiaOne's questions, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said that under the National Registration Act, all identity card (IC) holders are required to report a change of address within 28 days of moving into a new address, whether local or overseas.

"An individual's declared place of residence should be based on his physical address.

"This ensures that government agencies can reliably reach individuals for various purposes, including voter registration, contact tracing during health emergencies, and other administrative matters," said the agency.

ICA said it is important that IC holders make truthful declarations, as these addresses serve as the official point of contact for government agencies.

It added that in cases where property or premise owners have issued guidelines restricting the use of their premises as a place of residence, it is the responsibility of these owners to enforce such restrictions.

The agency added that "it is not operationally tenable for ICA to verify every person's declared place of residence or to check with premise owners if they disallow individuals to reside in their commercial or industrial buildings".

ICA said it is now investigating Yeo's case and is unable to provide further details at this juncture.

Under the Act, those who have failed to report a change of address or falsely declared their residential address may be fined up to $5,000, or jailed for up to five years, or both.

 

[parchiao]

I dare ICA to charge him.

Less one PAP vote.



In the first place, don't even know if he has been voting all this time. else he may have thought about this day.

 

[dontwastetime]

This article is worded in a very weird way to ensure accuracy while nobody understands fully what it means

AI summary :

In Singapore's Tampines Changkat Single Member Constituency (SMC), a unique situation has arisen where polling district EC42 has only one registered voter. This anomaly was highlighted in the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee's (EBRC) report released on March 11, 2025.Mothership

The sole voter, a 53-year-old man known by his surname Yeo, was initially surprised to learn of his solitary status in the district. EC42 encompasses areas bordered by Bedok Park Connector, Simei Avenue, Tampines Avenue 1, and the Pan Island Expressway. It includes four newly completed Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects—Tampines GreenEmerald, GreenOpal, GreenQuartz, and GreenTopaz—as well as SAFRA Tampines clubhouse, Tampines Industrial Park A, an international school, and several industrial buildings.

Media investigations revealed that Yeo had changed his registered residential address from central Singapore to his business premises in Tampines Industrial Park A. He clarified that he does not reside at this industrial unit but made the change for business convenience, as he spends most of his time there managing the family business he inherited over two decades ago.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is currently investigating this case. Under the National Registration Act, individuals are required to report any change of address within 28 days of moving. Providing false residential information can result in fines up to S$5,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. ICA emphasized the importance of accurate address declarations for effective communication and administrative purposes.The Online Citizen

Due to the absence of other registered voters in EC42, Yeo will be assigned to a polling station in an adjacent district if an election is contested. Despite the unusual circumstances, Yeo remains focused on his business operations and has not yet identified the current Member of Parliament for Tampines Changkat SMC

 

[xiao.xin]

Those that say gerrymandering also funny, not like the electoral district wins means theyll win the election.

But I suspect could be previous COVID change the address so that easier to go work?

 

[Cokacola]

you know, i know, heaven knows, but officially no one knows.

 

[Ethan_]

I dare ICA to charge him.

Less one PAP vote.



In the first place, don't even know if he has been voting all this time. else he may have thought about this day.

Think the change of address was allowed in the first place. And it make sense since the person spend most of the time there. More likely to contact the person at that address than anywhere else.

But now think embarrass by the solo highlight, want to do something about it. Seems like not sincere.

 

[s-ghost]

edmw want to bash or say anything please also have some knowledge can?

it's not entire SMC one voter leh walao

get the facts right can

 

[bruiser69]

Very confusing wordings used.

 

[parchiao]

edmw want to bash or say anything please also have some knowledge can?

it's not entire SMC one voter leh walao

get the facts right can

Got people here say SMC one voter meh?

 

[s-ghost]

Got people here say SMC one voter meh?

not in this thread but so many replies online here and elsewhere i see a lot keep saying one voter for entire SMC

 

[standarture]

Give the guy in the BC a D grade for this oversight!

 

[Kiwi8]

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/m...at-smc-polling-district-heres-what-he-has-say

Shock and disbelief — these were the initial reactions from the solo voter in Tampines Changkat SMC's polling district EC42, when told of his status.

"Impossible. This is such a huge area with many new flats," said the 53-year-old voter who only wanted to be known by his surname Yeo.

The recent report from the Electoral Boundary Review Committee (EBRC), released on March 11, revealed an anomaly: one polling district had only a single registered voter, who turned out to be Yeo.


This polling district, EC42, is bordered by Bedok Park Connector, Simei Avenue, Tampines Avenue 1, and the Pan Island Expressway. It was previously part of the East Coast GRC.

The polling district contains four new BTO projects, namely, Tampines GreenEmerald, Tampines GreenOpal, Tampines GreenQuartz and Tampines GreenTopaz; SAFRA Tampines clubhouse, Tampines Industrial Park A, an international school, and several smaller industrial buildings.

EC42 was last updated by ELD on February 14, 2025. Until the release of the EBRC's report in March, this polling district was under East Coast GRC. IMAGE: Elections Department

Since the release of the EBRC report, several media outlets have attempted but failed to locate the elusive sole voter.

The assumption was that this single voter is likely to reside in the recently-completed Tampines GreenEmerald BTO project.

Contractors and site security guards whom AsiaOne spoke to at this BTO project said that the earlier batches of homeowners who received their keys only commenced renovations in February this year.

He is the sole voter in the polling district only.

The SMC is not only this polling district only.

 

[kuti-kuti]

Lol... Win liao lor!

 

[Gunnerspirit]

Single voter vote for who ish open secret leh